Shrubs

Itea virginica 'Sprich'

Little Henry® Virginia sweetspire

Little Henry® Virginia sweetspire. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.

Slender white flower clusters arch above a compact mound in early summer, followed by orange-red autumn foliage. This adaptable sweetspire fits woodland edges, damp gardens and small borders. Some sun brings stronger flowering and fall color, although it also grows in shade.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to full shade
Mature size: 2–3 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wide
Water: Moist to wet; tolerates dryness once established
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–8
Bloom: White; early summer

Sizes & prices

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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Resistant; not browse-proof.
Drought: Tolerates dry conditions once established.
Wet soil: Tolerates wet conditions; suited to moist garden areas.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees, Butterflies

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of a North American native species. Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Tristate native status: Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous; orange-red fall color.
Fragrance: Lightly scented flowers.

Growing & care

Pruning: Shape after flowering if necessary; remove winter-killed stems after spring growth starts.
Flowering wood: Old growth.

Sources & photo credits

Proven Winners

arboretum.ca.uky.edu

Photo: Photo courtesy of Proven Winners · Authorized nursery promotional use

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.